Former Oakland mayor, longtime partner indicted in alleged bribery scheme
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime partner and two local businessmen were named in an indictment unsealed Friday alleging the four conspired to funnel city business to companies owned by the men in exchange for money and benefits to Thao and her partner.
Who is the Oakland city official allegedly placed in power through Mayor Sheng Thao’s ‘bribery deal’?
The appointment reflects a key component of the alleged conspiracy: to fill major city staff roles with people who could favor Thao’s campaign backers for heavy public funding.
Former Oakland Mayor Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in the California city in November, said last year that she had done nothing wrong. She pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday.
Federal prosecutors to formally indict recalled Oakland mayor
A conversation about how federal prosecutors are expected to announce that former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is being indicted as part of an ongoing corruption probe.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reportedly facing criminal charges in federal indictment
After months of maintaining her innocence, recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing criminal charges from a federal grand jury indictment that will be announced Friday morning, according to reports.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reportedly indicted in FBI investigation
The news comes one day after a San Leandro councilmember’s home was raided by the FBI as part of the ongoing corruption probe.
Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted by federal grand jury
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is now facing criminal charges, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report published Thursday. The Chronicle, citing anonymous sources, reports
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao criminally indicted, reports say
Seven months after the FBI raided Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s home, reports indicate that a federal grand jury had indicted her and her longtime partner, Andre Jones.
Rivals of ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao say they're not surprised about corruption indictment
The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political opponents and even a former ally, who had long voiced concerns over her conduct.
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces federal charges
The Department of Justice is charging former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao with six counts of conspiracy, bribery, mail fraud and wire fraud. We have team coverage from KRON4's Dan Kerman and Rob Nesbitt in this comprehensive report.
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces up to 95 years in prison on federal charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing up to 95 years in prison after pleading not guilty to federal bribery charges.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, 3 others indicted in bribery scheme
CBS News Bay Area will carry a press conference Friday morning during which federal authorities are expected to announce ...
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Sheng Thao's attorney speaks
An attorney representing former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke outside a federal courthouse and maintained his client's ...